Big Man on Campus (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1989, Big Man on Campus is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Jeremy Kagan, running about 105 minutes. “A comedy of heroic proportions.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", a hunchback is found living in the bell tower of UCLA. He is put on trial and made to go through tests. One of the research doctors falls for him, and he falls for her in the end
Who’s in it. Big Man on Campus stars Allan Katz as Bob Maloogaloogaloogaloogalooga, Corey Parker as Alex, Cindy Williams as Diane Girard and Melora Hardin as Cathy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Big Man on Campus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Big Man on Campus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Big Man on Campus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Big Man on Campus (1989)?
- In US, Big Man on Campus is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Big Man on Campus worth watching?
- Big Man on Campus holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Big Man on Campus?
- Big Man on Campus stars Allan Katz, Corey Parker, Cindy Williams, Melora Hardin and Tom Skerritt.
- When was Big Man on Campus released?
- Big Man on Campus was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.